on January 13, 2008If a picture tells more than a thousand words, this time they were all lies.
Situated just two minutes from Paddington Station the location is great. There are a bunch of wonderful restaurants and pubs in the close vicinity of the hotel.
That’s the upside of things.
I got a small room on the third floor (no elevator), with a toilet but with a small sink.
As I lied down for a good nights sleep I felt a cold breeze move over my whole body. As I stood up I understood that it came from the window – it had almost no isolation!
The walls were thin and I could here all other guests as they walked up the stairs, watched TV and even when they spoke in a subtle manner. I also found out the downside of the closeness to the Paddington Station. I could hear the late night trains and the Underground.
Of course, breakfast wasn’t included in the price and the service – from a man that I think was from Eastern Europe – wasn’t anything special.
My tip to fellow travelers: Put in an extra pound or ten to get a better accommodation and make sure to read all the specifics about your hotel/hostel.
Next time I’ll be staying at the Hilton!
Cons: It’s noisy, it’s windy, it’s cold, it’s not hospitable, it’s small, it’s tacky.
Pros: It’s cheap.
I had a balcony just putside my window. I couldn't get to it, but it looked... like a balcony.
